Two TSU Student Lovers Found Dead at Different Spots in Jalingo

The Taraba State University (TSU) community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of a 100-level Mass Communication student, Comfort Jimtop Oliver, whose lifeless body was discovered at her boyfriend’s residence in Jalingo on Friday, September 12, 2025. The shocking incident has since taken a dramatic turn as the prime suspect, identified as her boyfriend, Emmanuel Kefas, was also found dead barely a day later. Comfort, an indigene of Takum Local Government Area and a member of the Kuteb community, was discovered dead in a room in the Bakasi area of Jalingo, close to the Vice-Chancellor’s gate of TSU. The discovery sparked widespread grief on campus, with students and staff describing her as a bright and promising young woman whose untimely death has left the university in shock. The Taraba State Police Command confirmed the incident and disclosed that investigations have commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The Command explained that forensic examinations, including an autopsy, will be conducted to ascertain the exact cause of Comfort’s death. Officials have also urged members of the public to avoid speculation and allow detectives to conduct a thorough inquiry. In a startling twist, the lifeless body of Emmanuel Kefas, said to be Comfort’s boyfriend and considered the prime suspect in the case, was discovered in Tudiri community of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area on Saturday, September 13, 2025. His corpse, found near a bush path, reportedly had a mobile phone beside it, and preliminary findings indicated the device contained photographs linking him to the deceased student. His body has since been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jalingo for autopsy, as police intensify efforts to determine whether his death was a case of suicide, homicide, or other circumstances. The double tragedy has sparked strong reactions within the university and across Jalingo. Student groups and community organisations have called for a transparent investigation, while the TSU management has pledged to cooperate fully with security agencies. On campus, many students gathered to mourn Comfort, expressing not only their grief but also rising concerns about safety, particularly among those living off-campus. Members of the Kuteb community, to which the late student belonged, have also expressed sorrow, describing her passing as a painful and irreparable loss. As investigations continue, questions remain unanswered. The exact cause of Comfort’s death is still unknown, while the circumstances surrounding Kefas’s demise remain unclear. The police have assured the public that all forensic processes will be followed and credible witness accounts considered before drawing conclusions. For now, the deaths of both Comfort Jimtop Oliver and Emmanuel Kefas have cast a somber shadow over Jalingo and Taraba State University, leaving families, friends, and the larger community seeking justice, closure, and reassurance of safety.